Human Resources Coordinator

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Internal Affairs in New Zealand seeks a proactive Human Resources Coordinator to be the first point of contact for HR enquiries and to provide high-quality advice, coordination and administrative support across managers and staff. You will contribute to recruitment, employee lifecycle activities, position management and HR initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative HR Services team.

Applicants should show experience in HR administration, strong customer service, and excellent

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality HR administration or coordination services.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HR advice and coordination to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment and employee lifecycle activities.
• Assist position management and HR initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and excellent customer service across HR processes.

Skills

HR administration

Customer service

Organisation skills

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About Us | Mō mātou Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere

plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across finance, people and culture, communications, technology and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.

The role | Te tūnga

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you'll be the first point of contact for a wide range of HR enquiries, providing high-quality advice, coordination and administrative support to managers and employees across the Department. You'll play a key role in delivering efficient HR services, supporting recruitment, employee lifecycle activities, position management and HR initiatives while ensuring accuracy, consistency and excellent customer service. Working as part of a collaborative HR Services team, you'll build strong relationships across the business, contribute to continuous improvement, and provide practical support to managers with HR processes and people matters. Every day brings variety, with opportunities to support multiple HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

What you bring | Nōu te rourou

• Experience delivering high-quality HR administration or coordination services
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Sound knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across a range of stakeholders

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while also being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. We recognise that great work looks different for everyone and support ways of working that enable our people to perform at their best. To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/ Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz

This is a fixed term position to December 2026, with an appointing range of $71,000 - $88,355.

Applications for this role close 5pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.

If you have any questions, please email Jayden Vallabh - [e-mail]